Safety Information - Jøtul GF 370 DV II Installation And Operation Instructions Manual

139467_03 GF 370 DV II June 2015

Safety Information

 Due to the high operating temperatures this
appliance should be located out of traffic and
away from furniture and draperies. Maintain
proper clearance to combustible mantels and
fireplace trim.
 Children and adults should be alerted to the
hazards of high surface temperatures and should
stay away to avoid burns or clothing ignition.
 Young children should be supervised while they
are in the same room as the appliance. Toddlers,
young children and others may be susceptible
to accidental contact burns. A physical barrier,
such as a child guard, is recommended to be used
if there are at-risk individuals in the house. To
restrict access to a fireplace or stove, install an
adjustable safety gate to keep toddlers, young
children and other at-risk individuals out of the
room and away from hot surfaces.
A barrier designed to reduce the risk of burns
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from the hot viewing glass is provided with this
appliance and shall be installed for the protection
of children and other at-risk individuals.
If the barrier becomes damaged, the barrier shall
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be replaced with the manufacturer's barrier
for this appliance. See fig. 72, page 34 for part
numbers.
Any safety screen, guard, or barrier removed for

servicing an appliance must be replaced prior to
operating the appliance.
Clothing or other flammable materials should not

be placed on or near the fireplace.
 Never allow anyone to use the fireplace if they are
unfamiliar with its operation.
 NEVER store or use gasoline or any other
flammable vapors or liquids in the vicinity of this
appliance.
 Never burn any solid materials (wood, cardboard,
paper, coal, etc.) in this appliance. Use with natural
gas or propane fuel ONLY.
 Do not slam or strike the glass panel.
 This appliance is NOT for use with aftermarket glass
doors.
 Wear gloves and safety glasses while installing
or performing maintenance procedures on this
appliance.
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WARNING!
Shock Hazard. Can cause severe injury or death.
This appliance is powered by line voltage. Do not
try to repair the components in this appliance.
In no way are the component enclosures to be
tampered with or opened. Disconnect from line
voltage during installation or performing any
maintenance.
ATTENTION!
Shut off the main gas supply to the appliance
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during receiver or remote control battery
replacement.
Always shut off the main gas supply to the

appliance during inspection, maintenance, or
cleaning.
Electrical Hazards
Be aware of electrical wiring locations when cutting
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holes in walls and ceilings for termination.
This appliance power supply must be electrically
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grounded in accordance with local codes or,
in the absence of local codes, with the current
ANSI/NFPA 70, National Electrical Code or CSA
C22.1-Canadian Electrical Code.
This appliance power supply incorporates a

three-prong (grounding) plug for protection
against shock hazard and should be plugged
directly into a properly grounded three-prong
receptacle. DO NOT CUT OR REMOVE THE
GROUNDING PRONG FROM THE PLUG.
Do not disconnect the lamp and fan power cords

from the appliance power supply (Fan Control
Module). Use the rocker switch to control power
to these parts.
Always disconnect (unplug) the main power
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supply from its outlet when performing routine
service on this appliance.